Category Archives: New Jersey News

Tragedy struck a neighborhood in Salem, New Jersey on Thursday night, as a 13-year-old child was shot and killed outside his home. The victim, whose name has not been released, was sitting on his porch when he was struck by gunfire at around 10:30 p.m. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, he was pronounced deadContinue reading “Salem shooting leaves 13-year-old, New Jersey boy dead”

A Sussex County, New Jersey, man was arrested and charged with distributing videos and images of child sexual abuse today. Gaetano Lapegna, 64, of Franklin, New Jersey is charged by complaint with one count of distribution of child pornography. He appeared on March 30, 2023, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federalContinue reading “Sussex County man arrested for distributing child sexual abuse images”

Nine people died when two U.S. Army helicopters crashed during a training operation in Kentucky, according to military sources. The mid-air collision involved two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters that were part of a 101st Airborne Division operation over Trigg County, located in the southwestern part of the state on its border with Tennessee, at aroundContinue reading “Two U.S. Army helicopters crashed”

Three campaign workers for a Perth Amboy City Council candidate have been indicted for bribery, witness tampering, and election law violations. A Middlesex County grand jury returned a seven-count indictment charging Ana Camilo, Annet Sanchez, and Maria Peralta, all from Perth Amboy, with various offenses related to their involvement in efforts to offer gift cardsContinue reading “Perth Amboy campaigners indicted for bribery and witness tampering”

The Westfield Board of Education approved Frank Thompson’s retirement, effective from July 1, 2023, during its Tuesday night meeting. Thompson was an art teacher at Roosevelt Intermediate School who was found unconscious and unresponsive on the classroom floor due to an apparent drug overdose by students on November 29, 2022. Thompson is facing criminal chargesContinue reading “Westfield Board of Education approves retirement of drug-addled teacher”

In response to Senator Cory Booker’s recent statement calling for police reforms to increase accountability, transparency, and professionalism, Lisa McCormick criticized the lawmaker’s record on police reform during his tenure as mayor of Newark. In a statement issued by McCormick, a prominent voice for progressive values in New Jersey, she noted that during Booker’s tenureContinue reading “Lisa McCormick calls Cory Booker’s remarks on police reform “hollow””

Less than a month after officers in the state’s third-largest city fatally shot a well-known crisis intervention worker during a tense standoff, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin took control of the Paterson Police Department, and assuming control of all police functions, including internal affairs investigations, effective immediately. Although he did not mention him by name,Continue reading “Attorney General’s office takes over Paterson Police Department”

A shooting occurred on Sunday night in Trenton, leaving one woman dead and a man injured. The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are currently investigating the incident. The fatal shooting appears to have been a murder-suicide that took place around 6:35 p.m. in the 100 block of Pennington Avenue, accordingContinue reading “Police investigate a murder-suicide in Trenton, one shooting survivor injured”

Among the extreme weather events that pound the United States, tornadoes can be the deadliest and most destructive, especially for those who are unprepared. About 1,200 tornadoes hit the U.S. yearly. Tornadoes are not as common in New Jersey as they are in other parts of the United States, such as the Midwest and GreatContinue reading “Tornadoes are uncommon in New Jersey but the state has add its share”

U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that a 31-year-old woman from Newark, Lucy Beswick, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for her involvement in a business email compromise (BEC) scheme that affected multiple corporate and individual victims nationwide. Beswick had previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud before U.S.Continue reading “Essex County woman sentenced to two years in prison for business email scam”

Twin brothers in Newark have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Boubacar Doukoure, 29, of Jersey City. On January 24, 2023, police responded at 5:28 p.m. to a report of a shooting on the 100 block of Clinton Avenue in Newark. Doukoure was found unresponsive in a parking lot and pronounced deadContinue reading “Twin brothers charged in connection with the fatal shooting”

New Jersey and New York law enforcement officials have announced the seizure of 100 guns and 200 large capacity ammunition magazines (LCMs), as well as the arrest of a woman, in connection to the theft of the firearms from a Vermont importer. According to reports, most of the stolen cargo was found stashed in aContinue reading “Cops seize stolen guns & ammunition stashed in Hudson County storage unit “

Wildwood Mayor Peter J. Byron admitted he assisted in preparing fraudulent tax returns, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday. He is now facing up to three years in prison and a fine. The 67-year-old mayor pleaded guilty and was charged with two counts of willfully aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of fraudulentContinue reading “Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron admits to being a tax cheat”

The New Jersey School Boards Association has released a report,  Firearms Safety: Process, Programs and Practices for Safety in School, Home and Community, which focuses on how to keep children safe from firearms.  Recognizing that firearms injuries are the leading cause of death among America’s children and adolescents today, NJSBA believes it is imperative that local boardsContinue reading “New Jersey School Boards Association aims to keep kids safe from firearms”

Investigators failed to ask family members of murdered Sayrevville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour if they knew whether anyone would have a reason to kill her in the seven weeks since the assassination-style slaying outside her home. The family’s pastor and legal advisers said that Dwumfour’s loved ones are frustrated by the slow pace of the investigation.Continue reading “Family members of Sayreville murder victim are demanding justice”

A Union County, New Jersey, man admitted illegally possessing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and oxycodone for distribution and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. William Murphy, 45, of Elizabeth, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court to an information charging him with one count of beingContinue reading “Elizabeth fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, oxy dealer admits to firearm possession”

The Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) is scheduled to hold a hearing next week to investigate allegations of ‘homophobia’ against its executive director, Jeff Brindle. The charges were brought to light during an effort by some political figures, including Governor Phil Murphy, to remove Brindle from his position as head of the independent campaign financeContinue reading “Misogynist millionaire Murphy wants to depose campaign finance watchdog”

Hyejeong Shin, the 29-year-old Rutgers University graduate who moved to the US from South Korea 13 years ago and was arrested for enrolling as a student at New Brunswick High School using a fake birth certificate, appeared in court on Monday with her attorney, Darren Gelber, and pleaded not guilty. The court appearance was highlyContinue reading “29-year-old who enrolled at New Brunswick High School has day in court”

In a groundbreaking move that promises to transform higher education in New Jersey, Bloomfield College announced its merger with Montclair State University, but the transition means people will lose their jobs and indicates a possible trend as schools collapse in the face of new economic challenges. In October 2022, the Boards of Trustees of BloomfieldContinue reading “Bloomfield College merger with Montclair State University”